Volunteer Opportunities
Got some free time on your hands? SGS is only as strong as its members and volunteers.
As we move to a more virtual way of doing our research, our meetings, our presentations and workshops, and strive to get more and more records online, your help is more important now than ever! We need volunteers for the following positions/tasks:
- OBITUARY PROGRAM
- SGS has numerous obituaries prior to 2002 that need to be added to our collection. There are currently two opportunities available:
- Hard copies of some obituaries need to checked to our Obituaries online to see if they are already on. This can be done from your home or in our library.
- Obituaries not online need to be added to our obituary file. These will then be scanned and indexed at a later date. This can be done by anyone and needs to be done in our library.
- SASKATCHEWAN RESIDENTS INDEX (SRI)
Indexing – We need volunteers to index items for the SRI. Items include local history books, yearbooks, maps and more. Sources located in our library can be done from your home online. Otherwise work needs to be done at the facility that has the source. An indexing manual with instructions will be provided.
Proofreaders – Volunteers are also needed to proofread indexed material. The source materials are located at the Prairie History Room, the Saskatchewan Archives Board, Frances Morrison Library, Legislative Library or the SGS Library. Sources from the SGS Library will be loaned to you for proofreading. A manual will be provided with instructions.
SRI CO-ORDINATOR – SGS needs a volunteer coordinator for the SRI program. The coordinator:
- SRI Coordinator – SRI Co-ordinator works closely with the Executive Assistant and maintains a record of recorded and non-recorded documents, seeks and co-ordinates volunteers for the program and provides an update for the Annual Report. The Coordinator liaises between SGS and program volunteers, promotes the SRI program; and develops contacts with local authorities as necessary. This role can be fulfilled from home or in the SGS library and the time requirement can be varied to your availability.
- CEMETERY PROGRAM
Recorders – Volunteers are required to update cemeteries that were previously recorded as well as record cemeteries that have not been recorded. Recording forms and easy to follow instructions are available.
Indexing – Volunteers are required to index data that we have in our cemetery files. This information will then be placed on the Burial Index on our website. An indexing manual with instructions will be provided and this can be done from home online on our website.
CEMETERY PROGRAM CO-ORDINATOR – A volunteer is needed to co-ordinate the Cemetery program. The coordinator would:
- Co-ordinate the recording of cemeteries
- maintain a record of recorded and non-recorded cemeteries
- informally describe the organization to the broader community when required
- recruit volunteers for the program
- promote the cemetery recording program
- develop contacts with local authorities where necessary, and
- provide an update for the Annual Report.
This volunteer position requires work to be undertaken in the SGS Library.
- INDEXING UNITED CHURCH RECORDS
Currently on hold until further notice.
5. Online Learning Coordinator – Coordination of the development and delivery of online learning opportunities for SGS members. This includes transitioning existing workshops to online, seeking and coordinating topics and presenters for webinars and presentations, scheduling, etc.
6. Virtual Presenters – Do you have a knowledge, skills or experience you would like to share with members?
If you have any questions about any of the above please contact Lisa or Deanne at 306-780-9207 or email saskgenealogy@sasktel.net.